Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation helps heal the land “We hold a covenant with the Creator to be the caretakers and stewards of Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it lands,” says Nasuʔkin…
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Deceleration lane construction to slow highway near border
Construction to build a deceleration lane along Highway 93 will begin at Grasmere, 10 km north of the Rooseville Border, on Wednesday, September 11. The…
Habitat enhancement burn planned for McDonald area
The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting the Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship in conducting a 240-hectare habitat enhancement burn. This burn is…
25 regional deer to be harvested for CWD testing
The B.C. government today announced it is going to conduct a limited deer harvest in The local area where two deer samples tested positive for…
Communities focus on wildfire resiliency and readiness
Columbia Basin Trust supports 43 projects to create plans, buy equipment and provide training Wildfires can sweep in at any moment. To make sure that…
Fernie firefighter thanked for Burn Fund service
Regional firefighters finally managed to track down the elusive Brett Uphill to recognize him for the work he’s done as the BC Professional Fire Fighters’…
Ka·kin Group of Companies restructuring with new CEO
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it (Tobacco Plains Indian Band or ‘YQT’) proudly announces the restructuring of Ka·kin, its wholly owned economic development arm, and the appointment of Trent…
Three wildfires burning in the East Kootenay
BC Wildfire Service is tending to one out-of-control fire in the East Kootenay today (July 13). The fire, discovered July 9, is located in Yearling…
Valley and South Country firefighters practice water shuttling
Members of the Elk Valley and South Country Fire Departments in collaboration with the Fernie Fire Department, and members of the Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it (Tobacco Plains) Fire…
Enhancing ecosystems with Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it First Nation
Faces & Places: Myra Juckers Story by Megan Jamison Kootenay Conservation Program Myra Juckers is part of the Land and Resources Department with the Yaq̓it…